No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe
Date2/4/1981
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- No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe. When he debated a line call by umpire Karl Allison, Nastase used profanity and finger gestures. He denied using meaningful digit in gesturing, but picture on right proves he did. He did, on occasion, use only his little finger, left, as he claimed. He refused to stop and defaulted match to McEnroe, who won, 6-1, 2-0.
- No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe
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NotesOriginal Toronto Star caption: No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe. When he debated a line call by umpire Karl Allison, Nastase used profanity and finger gestures. He denied using meaningful digit in gesturing, but picture on right proves he did. He did, on occasion, use only his little finger, left, as he claimed. He refused to stop and defaulted match to McEnroe, who won, 6-1, 2-0.
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Ilie Nastase, the John McEnroe of his day, rarely watches tennis any more, unless the brat's playing
Nastase, Ilie, 1946-
1/30/1990
